Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
28.5 u00b0C
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Irritant
Health Hazard
- H361 (12%): Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]
- H413 (66.3%): May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H360 (79.5%): May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]
- H315 (19%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 79-81-2 |
| IUPAC Name | [(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenyl] hexadecanoate |
| InChI Key | VYGQUTWHTHXGQB-FFHKNEKCSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 5280531 |
| INCI Name | RETINYL PALMITATE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
A milder, stable form of Vitamin A that supports skin renewal, improves texture, and provides antioxidant benefits. Commonly used in anti-aging and